|
Project |
What we did |
Cost/Benefits |
| Wood burning stove
 |
Installed a Scan wood-burning stove to be the
primary heat source for the main living area of the house. |
Total cost about $4500 including
installation. Since we installed it the main propane
heater in the house rarely operates, although house temperatures
are usually in the 60's. |
| Winterized garage/workshop
 |
We added insulation to a thin wall and to
bare concrete walls, plus covered bare earth with fiberglass
batts. The garage door was replaced with an insulated exterior
door. |
Total cost was about $2000, but the State of
Alaska will rebate much of it. The workshop heater runs
much less often. |
| Insulate Exposed floors
 |
Floors in the Master bedroom, Living room,
and Arctic Entry had open floor joists with a thin coating of
foam. These were insulated with fiberglass and sealed with
Tyvek and plywood. |
Total cost was about $800, but the State of
Alaska will rebate much of it. We can't tell the
difference at the moment but know it has helped.. |
